4 Seasons and Weather: Supplemental Guide | Introduction
Lesson Implementation
It is important to note that the interactive activities in the Supplemental
Guide count on the teacher as the “ideal reader” to lead discussions,
model proper language use, and facilitate interactions among student
partners.Student Grouping
Teachers are encouraged to assign partner pairs prior to beginning a
domain and partners should remain together for the duration of the
domain. If possible, English Language Learners should be paired with
native English speakers, and students who have limited English oral
language skills should be paired with students who have strong English
language skills. Keep in mind that in some instances a group of three
would benefit beginning ELLs, and an older student or adult volunteer
may be a better arrangement for some students with disabilities.
Partnering in this way promotes a social environment where all students
engage in collaborative talk and learn from one another.
In addition, there are various opportunities where students of the same
home language work together, fostering their first-language use and
existing knowledge to construct deeper meanings about new information.Graphic Organizers and Domain-Wide Activities
Several different graphic organizers and activity suggestions are included
to aid students in their learning of the content in the Seasons and
Weather domain.- Songs and Chants for Seasons and Weather (Instructional Master
1A-1) can be used to help students remember the twelve months of
the year and the cycle of the seasons. Teachers may wish to choose
their own songs and are encouraged to choose songs that tell about
specific seasons and different types of weather. - Response Cards for each season (Instructional Master 1A-2) are
included for students to use to respond to questions and for teachers
to take a quick survey of class answers. - My Four Seasons Coloring Book is a narrative/informational text
project that students will be working on throughout this domain.
Students will show their understanding of a lesson on a designated
coloring page. Students are encouraged to use information from the